Building Construction & Materials

Accessible architecture is about much more than wide doorways and low-placed light switches. Accessibility means independent and self-reliant livin...

Converting sludge into construction materials is deemed to be a sustainable approach to alleviating sludge disposal problems and conserving natural...

This 5th edition covers the latest practices and processes of various alternative methods for the construction of tall buildings from foundation to...

Each type of construction has its special characteristics which cannot be compared with those of other building materials. The first building const...

Comprehensive overview of key issues in achieving durable concrete structures, based on international research and experience Well illustrated and...

Project management is the discipline of planning, organising, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project g...

This book presents various facets of construction project management. The diverse facets discussed in this book include an evaluation of a project ...

The construction industry has for many years been criticized for not developing consistent projects that are on time, within budget, and with high ...

This is a broadly chronological account of the decorative and innovative use of Portland cement-based concrete. Contrary to the oft-held belief tha...